Job Description

We are seeking a National Aviation Civil Engineering Director. This individual leads and oversees the planning, design, and execution of complex civil engineering projects in the aviation sector across the country. This strategic leadership role is responsible for driving excellence in airport infrastructure design, regulatory compliance, sustainability, safety, and innovation. The director works closely with federal agencies, airport authorities, contractors, and internal engineering teams to deliver high-impact aviation projects, including runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, and supporting infrastructure. About Us: AtkinsRéalis is one of the world’s most respected design, engineering and project management consultancies. AtkinsRéalis has been providing infrastructure planning, engineering, construction, environmental consulting, urban planning, architecture, and program management services to public and private clients across the United States for more than 50 years. AtkinsRéalis has the depth and breadth of expertise to respond to the most technically challenging and time-critical infrastructure projects and the urgent transition to a low-carbon economy. How will you contribute to the team? Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement national strategies for aviation civil engineering projects, aligning with organizational goals, industry trends, and regulatory frameworks. Project Oversight: Direct the planning, budgeting, design, permitting, and construction phases of airport infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery. Regulatory Compliance: Ensure projects meet FAA, ICAO, TSA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, including environmental and safety standards. Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary liaison with airport operators, federal agencies (e.g., FAA), state DOTs, consultants, and contractors. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of engineers, project managers, and technical staff. Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and professional development. Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and approvals on complex design elements, including pavement engineering, grading and drainage, utility coordination, and airside/landside integration. Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in project planning and execution, including environmental impacts, geotechnical issues, and construction challenges. Budget Management: Develop and manage multi-million-dollar project and program budgets, ensuring cost-efficiency and resource optimization. What will you contribute? Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree or MBA preferred. Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) license required; eligibility for licensing in multiple states preferred. Experience: Minimum 15 years of civil engineering experience with at least 8 years in aviation infrastructure; prior experience in a national or regional leadership role strongly preferred. Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of FAA design standards (e.g., Advisory Circulars), pavement design, airfield safety, environmental assessments, and CAD/BIM technologies. Skills: Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills; strong analytical and decision-making abilities. What we offer at AtkinsRéalis: AtkinsRéalis realizes that health, mental and financial wellbeing, are all equally needed to achieve balance in life. We are pleased to offer a robust rewards package that helps our employees have peace of mind in and outside of work. Our benefit offerings address all of the areas that are part of living a healthy life. We recognize that what is important to people continues to change. Some of our other benefits to ensure our employees feel supported include continuing to offer health and dental coverage for domestic partners and a full list below. Our culture is one of providing support and training for our employees to thrive. We offer learning and development programs, training, career pathing opportunities, and a tuition reimbursement plan. At AtkinsRéalis, you will enjoy a robust rewards package which includes: Competitive salary, Flexible work schedules, Group Insurance, Two Floating Holidays, Paid Parental Leave (including maternity and paternity), Pet Insurance, Retirement Savings Plan with employer match, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Learning and development programs, training, career opportunities and a highly regarded tuition reimbursement program, An inclusive culture of Employee Resources Groups centered around women, African-Americans, Hispanics, LGBTQ+, Neurodiversity and Emerging Professionals, A Foundation that is employee-funded with a 2-to-1 match from the company providing STEAM education for minorities from K-12 to college. If this sounds like you and you would like to expand your career with us, apply today! AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. EOE/Minorities/Females/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis Equal Opportunity Statement here: AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy and are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Upon acceptance of an offer, all candidates must go through a drug screen test and background check. AtkinsRéalis is a federal contractor which mandates a satisfactory background screening report and drug test that supersedes state laws.

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